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Memorial Marathon Founders to Present Check on Behalf of Runners to Support the Work of the Memorial & Museum

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Natalie Alhonte Braga, Edelman
212.704.8111
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Ann Clark, Edelman
212.704.8296 or 646.263.7552
ann.clark@edelman.com

***For Immediate Release***

Memorial Marathon Founders to Present Check on Behalf of Runners to Support the Work of the Memorial & Museum

The Marathon celebrates life and honors those who were killed, with proceeds Benefiting the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation

WHO

Thomas Hill & Chet Collier, Founders, Memorial Marathon
Kari Watkins, Executive Director, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
John Richels, Chairman, Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation

WHAT
The Oklahoma City National Memorial Marathon is proud to present the largest check ever to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation is the sole beneficiary of Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon event proceeds. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has contributed $2.2 million dollars to the Memorial since its inception.

WHEN
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

5:30pm
Tour of the Memorial grounds with Hans Butzer, Memorial Designer
6:00pm (Survivor Tree)
Volunteer recognition
Sponsor recognition
Check presentation to Memorial Foundation
Impact of Marathon on the Memorial
6:30-7:30pm
Reception and tour of Museum

WHERE
620 N. Harvey Ave., downtown Oklahoma City
Parking for news vehicles is available on NW 6th Street.

About the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through lessons learned by those affected. For more information, visit http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

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